Gujarat leads the nation in blood donation

Ahmedabad, 30 September, 2011

Highest voluntary blood donation consecutively for four years, highest blood donor to population ratio again consecutively for four years, second rank in the country in membership registration and fund collection and gold medal for its Chairperson for honorary services for a period as long as 38 year- all of these achievements of the Gujarat branch of Indian Red Cross Society are quite enough to highlight the natural affinity Gujaratis have for blood donation.

When the Gujarat branch received ten awards for these achievements from the Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad at the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Indian Red Cross Society held in New Delhi on Tuesday, the state gained an official recognition for its endeavor for the social cause and that too just four days before the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day being observed on October 1st.

Gujarat has secured first place in the entire nation with the highest voluntary blood donation for four years from 2004-5 to 2007-08, while its blood donor to population ratio was also the highest for the same period.

Dr. Madhuben R. Nayak, Chairperson, Gujarat Branch, Indian Red Cross Society, said, “Like their entrepreneur skill, Gujarati community is also known for its service to the society. And we are happy that Gujarat branch of Indian Red Cross Society has given a new dimension to Gujarati’s inclination for blood donation by securing first slot for the state in the blood donation activity.”

She also won a gold medal for dedicating 38 years of her life for the cause of blood donation. Similarly contribution of Dr. Mukeshbhai Patel, President, Ahmedabad Red Cross, is also significant in ensuring higher share of Gujarat in blood donation.Suspended controversial IPS Sanjiv Bhatt has been detained in Ahmedabad and taken to Ghatlodia police station in police kidnaping case.